Notre Dame retains No. 3 spot in USA Today's rankings after Week 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 10:45 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Notre Dame remains third in the USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank following their 37-26 win over North Carolina. The team's ranking in the US LBM Coaches Poll also holds steady. The top five teams in the Re-Rank, including Georgia, Texas, Miami, and Ohio State, have not changed positions. This weekend, Notre Dame will face Stanford, who dropped to No. 96 after losing 57-3 to Wake Forest. The Fighting Irish look to continue their momentum in this matchup at home in South Bend.
- •Notre Dame is ranked No. 3 in the NCAA Re-Rank.
- •They defeated North Carolina 37-26 in Week 5.
- •Stanford is ranked No. 96 following a heavy loss.
- •The Irish face Stanford in South Bend this weekend.
- •Top five teams in the ranking remained unchanged.
- 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Did Notre Dame move out of No. 3 spot in USAT's Re-Rank after Week 5?
"Notre Dame has been the 3rd-best team in rankings for a few straight weeks. That goes for USA TODAY's Re-Rank as well, but did they move after Week 5?
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